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Population CountsAdditional resources can be located using MNCAT, the University Libraries' Catalog.

American FactFinderhttp://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml
This is a data distribution system from the Bureau of the Census that will be the primary distribution locale for Census data. American FactFinder offers the capability to browse, search, and map data from many Census Bureau sources.

Selected Historical Decennial Census Population and Housing Countshttp://www.census.gov/population/www/censusdata/hiscendata.html
This web page brings together tables of historical data now online. It also links to digitized versions of original Census volumes. The digitized volumes are of varying quality, limited years and not searchable.

Statistical Abstract of the United Stateshttp://www.census.gov/compendia/statab/
The Statistical Abstract of the United States, published since 1878, is the authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States.
Use the Abstract as a convenient volume for statistical reference, and as a guide to sources of more information both in print and on the Web.
Sources of data include the Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and many other Federal agencies and private organizations. The online version has full text from 1995-, although the series as a whole starts in 1878.  Check MNCAT Record for Location and Availability http://prime2.oit.umn.edu:1701/primo_library/libweb/action/display.do?fn=display&vid=TWINCITIES&doc=umn_aleph003343985

Eurostathttp://epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/portal/page/portal/eurostat/home/
The Eurostat website contains a mix of statistical information in PDF pages, pre-defined tables and interactive databases. The coverage varies by topic, but some data goes back at least to 1929. All content is freely available.

International Data Base (IDB) - Census Bureauhttp://www.census.gov/population/international/data/idb/informationGateway.php
The International Data Base (IDB) is a source of demographic and socio-economic statistics for 227 countries and areas of the world. The IDB combines data from individual countries with U.S. Census Bureau estimates and projections to provide information from 1950 to 2050.

UNdatahttp://data.un.org/Default.aspx
This database provides international statistics on all major social and economic subjects. It replaces the older database "UN Common Database" which will be discontinued in mid-2008.

United Nations Social Indicatorshttp://unstats.un.org/unsd/demographic/products/socind/default.htm
The statistical tables on this web site cover general population, youth and elderly populations, human settlements, water supply and sanitation, housing, health, child-bearing, education, literacy, income and economic
activity, and unemployment for as many countries as possible in the most current year possible.

WDI Onlinehttp://data.worldbank.org/data-catalog/world-development-indicators
WDI (World Development Indicators) Online contains statistics for over 550 indicators from 1960 for over 200 countries and 18 country groups. Subjects include: social welfare, economies, natural resources, and the environment. Data may not be available for all years for all countries.

World Factbookhttps://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
Published annually, this brief guide profiles the economy, government, land, demographics, communications, and national defense establishments of 191 nations and other political entities.
Prior years may be accessed via Countries of the World.
Tables of data items in each country's profile can be viewed from the Notes and Definitions link. Click on the term being defined and a table for all countries will appear. Location(s): Widely available in the University Libraries in print and on CD-ROM; see U of M Catalog for specifics. Check MNCAT Record for Location and Availability http://prime2.oit.umn.edu:1701/primo_library/libweb/action/display.do?fn=display&vid=TWINCITIES&doc=umn_aleph000774176

ProQuest Statistical Insighthttp://www.lib.umn.edu/get/2222
Index to statistical publications from US and state government agencies, international intergovernmental organizations, professional and trade organizations, business organizations, commercial publishers, independent research organizations, and universities.

Vital StatisticsIn addition to the resources above, these also cover this topic.

Fastats: Health Statistics A-Zhttp://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/Default.htm
Quick access to health statistics such as: births, deaths and fertility from the National Center for Health Statistics.

Vital Statistics of the U. S., 1850-Presenthttps://www.lib.umn.edu/govpubs/vitalstats_guide
Until 1945, statistics of birth, mortality (death), marriage and divorce were not published in a single publication. Nor do they all go back to the same starting date. This bibliography lists, by year, the volumes in which they appear and their locations.

Health, United Stateshttp://www.cdc.gov/nchs/hus.htm
Health, United States is an annual report on trends in health statistics. The report consists of two main sections: a chartbook containing text and figures that illustrates major trends in the health of Americans; and a trend tables section that contains 153 detailed data tables. The two main components are supplemented by an executive summary, a highlights section, an extensive appendix and reference section, and an index.

Data 2010http://wonder.cdc.gov/data2010/
DATA2010 is an interactive database system developed which contains mostly national statistics for all the objectives and subgroups identified in the "Healthy People 2010 Objectives for Improving Health". Its content covers health issues that often go hand in hand with aging such as arthritis.

Minnesota County Health Tableshttp://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/chs/countytables/
The Minnesota County Health Tables is a compilation of public health data for Minnesota and its 87 counties. These tables replace the County Health Profiles on the Minnesota Planning Web site (Datanet).

World Health Reporthttp://www.who.int/whr/en/
The World Health Report, first published in 1995, combines an expert assessment of global health, including statistics relating to all countries, with a focus on a specific subject.

ElderlyIn addition to the resources under Population and Vital Statistics, these also cover this topic.

Older Americans 2010: Updated Detailed Tableshttp://www.agingstats.gov/agingstatsdotnet/main_site/default.aspx
These updated tables are part of the report Older Americans 2010: Key Indicators of Well-Being. This report covers 37 key indicators selected by the Forum to portray aspects of the lives of older Americans and their families. The report is divided into five subject areas: population, economics, health status, health risks and behaviors, and health care.

ChildrenIn addition to the resources under Population and Vital Statistics, these also cover this topic.

Childstats.govhttp://www.childstats.gov/
This web site offers access to federal and state statistics and reports on children and their families, including: population and family characteristics, economic security, health, behavior and social environment,and education.

Children's Report Cardhttp://www.mnplan.state.mn.us/children/
This site includes Minnesota state, county and school district data over several years for each of the 31 indicators. Features include maps and county rankings.

KIDS COUNT Census Data Onlinehttp://www.kidscount.org/census/
While not from a government source, this tool derives its statistics from the 2000 Census results.

The State of the World’s Childrenhttp://www.unicef.org/statistics/index_24183.html
This database is developed from each year's State of the World's Children that UNICEF publishes. Time coverage varies by table.

EducationIn addition to the resources under Population and Children, these also cover this topic.

National Center for Education Statisticshttp://nces.ed.gov/
The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education in the United States and other nations.

Quick Tables and Figureshttp://nces.ed.gov/quicktables/
This browsing tool from the National Center for Education Statistics allows searching of tables by variable, survey and general topic area.

The Nation's Report Card: State Profileshttp://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/states/
State Profiles present key data about each state's student and school population and its NAEP {National Assessment of Educational Progress} testing history and results. The profiles provide easy access to all NAEP data for participating states and links to the most recent state report cards for all available subjects.

Historical Poverty Tableshttp://www.census.gov/hhes/www/poverty/poverty.html
The Current Population Survey provides statistics on the poverty of individuals since 1959.

Social Security Online - Datahttp://www.ssa.gov/policy/index.html
The Office of Policy is the Social Security Administration's source for statistics on the impact and operations of the Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income programs and on the earnings of the working and beneficiary populations. Statistics are sorted by subject, date, type and alphabetically.

Established in 1951 as an intergovernmental organization to resettle European displaced persons, refugees and migrants, IOM has now grown to encompass a variety of migration management activities throughout the world.

OECD iLibraryhttp://www.lib.umn.edu/get/2417
OECD iLibrary is the online publications portal of the 34-country Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
OECD iLibrary is OECDâ€™s Online Library for Books, Papers and Statistics and the gateway to OECDâ€™s analysis and data. It replaces SourceOECD, and hosts all content so users can find - and cite - tables and databases as easily as articles or chapters. Video User Guide.

Office of Immigration Statisticshttp://www.dhs.gov/xabout/structure/editorial_0875.shtm
This web site will help you locate information about foreign nationals who enter or attempt to enter the United States for temporary or permanent residence through a variety of status categories, as well as subsequent actions such as apprehension, removal, or naturalization.

This office was part of the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) until the INS was moved to the Department of Homeland Security and renamed the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service.